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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q

Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
74
Overall
79
Hasselblad X1D front
 
Pentax Q front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
47
Overall
40

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Key Specs

Hasselblad X1D
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Hasselblad X Mount
  • 725g - 150 x 98 x 71mm
  • Launched June 2016
  • Replacement is Hasselblad X1D II 50C
Pentax Q
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
  • Announced June 2011
  • Replacement is Pentax Q10
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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Hasselblad X1D versus Pentax Q, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Hasselblad and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the X1D (51MP) and Q (12MP) and the X1D (Medium format) and Q (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The X1D was launched 5 years after the Q which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the X1D scores versus the Q in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Hasselblad X1D over the Pentax Q

 X1D Q 
AnnouncedJune 2016June 2011Newer by 61 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Hasselblad X1D

 Q X1D 

Common features in the Hasselblad X1D and Pentax Q

 X1D Q 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Hasselblad X1D has got outer measurements of 150mm x 98mm x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") with a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the X1D vs the Q.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the X1D and Q is 60 and 93 respectively.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q top view buttons comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the X1D and Q.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The X1D because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Hasselblad X1D will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 39MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The newer X1D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q sensor size comparison

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Screen and ViewFinder

Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Portrait photography factors
Pentax Q Portrait photography factors
89
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Street photography factors
Pentax Q Street photography factors
68
large sensor size (Medium format)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
69
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
lighter than others in class (180 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Sports photography features
Pentax Q Sports photography features
70
MP count great (51 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
slow frames per second (2.3 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
32
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q as a Travel photography camera
64
environment sealing
features touch to focus
MP count great (51 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
57
lighter than others in class (180g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Hasselblad X1D as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax Q as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Hasselblad X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (51MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
51
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Hasselblad X1D Vlogging advice
Pentax Q Vlogging advice
33
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (180g)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Hasselblad X1D vs Pentax Q Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Hasselblad X1D and Pentax Q
 Hasselblad X1DPentax Q
General Information
Company Hasselblad Pentax
Model Hasselblad X1D Pentax Q
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-06-22 2011-06-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 51 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1 and 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8272 x 6200 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount Hasselblad X Pentax Q
Number of lenses 4 8
Focal length multiplier 0.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.3fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725 grams (1.60 lbs) 180 grams (0.40 lbs)
Dimensions 150 x 98 x 71mm (5.9" x 3.9" x 2.8") 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 102 47
DXO Color Depth score 26.2 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score 14.8 11.1
DXO Low light score 4489 189
Other
Battery life - 230 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two One
Cost at launch $6,495 $695